What kind of timing chain do I need for my Primera?
The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on. Timing chains are usually good for the life of the engine (rare occasions otherwise). A timing belt/chain connects the camshaft and crankshaft together, making them work as one.
What kind of engine does a Primera have?
The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on. Timing chains are usually good for the life of the engine (rare occasions otherwise).
What happens if the timing belt breaks on a Nissan Primera?
If they are not (e.g., if the belt or chain breaks while the engine is running) then it is almost certain that the valves and pistons will collide doing significant damage to the engine. Diesels and other high compression designs are almost certainly interference engines.
How often should I replace my cambelt and camchain?
I’m going to be doing about 20k miles a year, so how regularly would I need to replace either of them? The only Cora diesel that is chain cam is the 1.3 that has a FIAT engine. Please help me choose my next car.
The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on. Timing chains are usually good for the life of the engine (rare occasions otherwise). A timing belt/chain connects the camshaft and crankshaft together, making them work as one.
The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on. Timing chains are usually good for the life of the engine (rare occasions otherwise).
If they are not (e.g., if the belt or chain breaks while the engine is running) then it is almost certain that the valves and pistons will collide doing significant damage to the engine. Diesels and other high compression designs are almost certainly interference engines.
Is the Micra a cam belt or timing chain?
The micra will have a cam chain too- most nissans of the era did, however, now they are under renault’s control this might change! There have been numerous discussions on this forum over chain/belt and which is best. Chains are obviously stronger, but need frequent oil changes or can rattle with age (some chains have been known to snap however).